Dorothy Arlene Latva, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born November 9, 1930 in Wakefield, Mich., the daughter of Frank and Rachel (Maki) Ylkanen and graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1948 where she participated in Band. She was a faithful volunteer of Borgess Hospital …

St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman will maintain his current job title the next four years, but in a different county. Bingaman, whose term as undersheriff in St. Joseph County concludes Dec. 31, has been chosen to serve as undersheriff in Branch County under its sheriff-elect, Fred Blankenship. Currently Branch County Sheriff Department’s jail administrator, Blankenship will begin his term …

Colon village officials recently issued a public thank you to Branch County Community Foundation for a generous financial donation. The Coldwater-based agency gave a $7,000 grant to Colon Community Park. With the support of Colon Foundation, Healthy Seniors Fund and Healthy Youth Fund, the Colon Community Parks project of a pickleball/half basketball court is now a reality. The additional donations …

St. Joseph County United Way is hosting its annual coat drive. The drive started this week. The public is invited to drop off new or gently used coats. In addition, the agency is collecting new or gently used boots and gloves. New items can be dropped off at the Centreville-based agency between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Used coats, however, …

Kalamazoo State Theatre officials announced Tuesday a pause in operations effective later this month. The closure is intended to be temporary, and will be used to gather interest and identify a new organization – likely a non-profit – to resume operations at the 97-year-old performance venue. Owner Roger Hinman said he remains committed to preserving the cultural and architectural importance …

Octavia Pearl Jane Bohne, age 2, precious daughter of Thaddeus Hahn and Paige Bohne, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Octavia was born July 19, 2022 in Coldwater. She was a happy yet mischievous little girl. Vibrant, full of life, cheerful, always smiling and loved to pose in front of a camera. Octavia loved to eat, especially cheese puffs, …

Raymond D. Hochstetler, age 77 years, 8 months, 1 day, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital from prolonged health issues. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Raymond was born on March 9, 1947, in Elkhart, a son to the late Daniel and Amanda (Troyer) Hochstetler. On March 9, 1967, he married …

A 45-year-old Bronson woman died over the weekend following a one-vehicle crash in Branch County’s Bethel Township. Deputies were called at 11 a.m. Saturday to Snow Prairie Road, just north of Lindley Road, in response to a crash with injury. Deputies found the vehicle’s occupant, Kelda Tiller, was unresponsive. A bystander had initiated CPR until first responders arrived. Despite the …

An online campaign has been established to help raise funds to help cover the cost of a funeral for a 2-year-old Sturgis Township girl. Family members have set up a GoFundMe page to assist with burial expenses for Octavia Bohne. The youngster was pronounced dead inside her mobile home Thursday; her mother was arrested. Paige Nichole Bohne, 21, was arraigned …

Tonya Michelle Adams, age 51, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, November 10, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born December 31, 1972, in Sturgis, daughter of Pearl Sue (Pagels) White. Tonya was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1992. On June 5, 1999, she married Robert Adams in …